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Jeff's Auto Service
9226 Trinity Drive
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
ph: 847-458-CARS 2277
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Vehicle Maint. Info

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INFO

 Keeping Track Of Your Vehicle’s Recommended Maintenance?
The first place to start when looking for information about a specific vehicle is your Owner’s Manual.  The Owner’s Manual is the dusty, seldom used book found in the glove compartment of your car.  You probably swore that you would read it cover to cover when you initially invested in your car!  The information provided here is representative of what you would find in your owner’s manual, but for the most accurate information, open the glove box and refer to the manufacture’s recommendations found in you vehicles owner’s manual

 

 

Mileage Intervals

 

 

Your owner’s manual will break down the necessary maintenance for you by mileage intervals.  While these schedules vary slightly from one manufacturer to the other, they all are designed to keep your vehicle in a safe working condition.  And while today’s automobiles often last for 150,000 miles or more, it is a common misconception that they need “less” maintenance.  By design, it is the periodic maintenance, designed wear and replacement of predetermined components, that allow the vehicle to operate as long as it does. 

 

 

Generally, your vehicle needs some type of service every 3,000 miles.  Manufacturers have also established major service intervals every 12,000 miles for some components and every 15,000 – miles for others.  Here is a partial list.  For a complete list, refer to your owner’s manual.

 

3,000 Mile Intervals
Oil Changes
Inspect all fluid levels, belts, hoses, filters, and tire pressure
Lubricate and inspect front suspension, drive line, etc.

 

 

12,000 – 15,000 Mile Intervals
(Add the following to the 3,000 mile interval)

 

Balance and Rotate Wheels
Brake Inspection – front, rear, and parking
Inspect Exhaust System for leaks and damage
Check four-wheel alignment

 

 

30,000 Mile Intervals
(Add the following to the 12,000 Mile intervals)

 

Replace PCV valve
Replace air cleaner and PCV filter
Replace or adjust spark plugs
Replace fuel filter
Perform transmission fluid service
Perform fuel system service
Perform cooling system flush and service
Inspect EGR System
Inspect wires and connectors
Check engine timing
Inspect fuel tank cap and lines

The key to trouble free ownership and use of your favorite car or truck is adherence to the routine maintenance schedule established by the manufacturer of your vehicle. 

 

Maintenance Tune-Up

The term “tune-up” is loosely defined as the adjustment of various components of an internal combustion engine to achieve maximum performance.  An internal combustion engine essentially works by using the force created from controlled explosions which take place in the engine’s cylinders to turn the drive shaft and wheels.  Jeff's Maintenance Tune-Up Service will make sure that this chain of events happens at the right time with optimum efficiency.  The engine timing, mixture of fuel and air, spark plug firing sequence, and emission control all have to happen in a precisely timed sequence in order for the engine to run properly.  Components that are typically checked, adjusted, or replaced during a maintenance tune-up service include: 

 

  • Ignition System
  • Spark Plugs and Wires
  • Rotor Cap
  • PCV Valve
  • Fuel Filter
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Air Filter
What can go wrong?

 

Failure of any component within the internal combustion system can result in a number of problems.  Reduced fuel economy, decreased engine performance, higher emissions, and even engine failure can all be caused by things like clogged fuel injectors, dirty air and fuel filters, corroded spark plugs, bad plug wires, etc…  That’s why Jeff's Maintenance Tune-Up Service includes an evaluation of the entire systm to help identify and correct any potential problems.

 

 

How does Jeff's Automotive make it right

 

Jeff's Maintenance Tune-Up Service takes a comprehensive look at the ignition and combustion systems of your vehicle.  We will inspect your spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, PCV valve, engine timing, fuel system, and more to find out what is required to keep your vehicle running at peak efficiency.  


 

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Jeff's Auto Service
9226 Trinity Drive
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
ph: 847-458-CARS 2277
fax: 847-458-2292
alt: TTY 847-458-2277